Friday, September 30, 2011

Workout and Competition

 We are in competition season and we should take a second to talk about the "fun-stress-workout" attitude around the gym and around our gymnasts.
 Over the years we managed to grow our teams and have multiple levels competing or getting ready to compete for Texas Best! In the process we have learned how to organize and maximize the time and effort our gymnasts invest in this great sport.We have our specific philosophy regarding all aspects of training and competing and YES,I could say that is original and fits great in our program.
  We have two competition seasons,they run back to back,they have different names  but they incorporate same requirements and scoring.Gymnastics is BIG in TX and we are part of a great Gymnastics Region,with many prestigious clubs,coaches and teams.Texas Best has a great reputation for the quality and level of expertize in developing and managing multiple level teams and groups of gymnasts and for the great family atmosfere in the comunity.
  Our teams work out year around,some are competing more than others,some will travel out of state,some will add or replace members,some will be State Champions!!! It is not complicated but could be confusing if someone decides to understand the minuscules details.I would advise our  parents to have patience,to have trust in our coaches and to stay informed about the progress of your gymnast more than what skills,requirements,level and hours of practice anyone else is or does!
  We have a great group of kids and a great gym ,lets have fun and work smart and make sure we get ready to show who we are and what we got !
  Be positive and go for the best!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Summer-Safe-Shape!

  Our gym is fantastic,our gymnasts are awesome and our staff sensational!!! We cannot  ask for more ! We are blessed with the best in Texas !!!
  So far we have a very busy and productive summer,we got weights and tumbling,grips and giants,over the pit vault and tsucks(the new vault).Please remember that safety is our priority and it comes with a lot of responsibility from our athletes.The more complex and complicated skills we attempt and learn,the more we ALL focus on the surroundings-landing mats,blocks,chuck,vault height,under the beam mats etc!We are proud to say that we did not have major injuries in our gym.
  Please be aware,listen to instructions and take initiative when coaches ask you to!!!
  Summer is for many the "I will take a break"period! And guess what,we agree with that,only if you remember we are no ordinary people,we are professionals(athletes).
  If you are one,don't let the time pass,be in a handstand before lunch,do your splits after each meal,swim some laps before you splash around,run for 10 min before you blame the heat!!!
  And please rest and sleep enough,we like you smiling when you come to gym!
  Have a safe and interesting rest of the summer!
  

Thursday, May 12, 2011

What a Season !!!

  If you want to be the best,there is no time to rest,come and join Texas Best !!!
  We were all soooo proud of our gymnasts,for another prolific season,with bigger,stronger and unified teams.
  I will no longer talk about levels,in our gym I only recognize one level: The Hard Working Level.Every single gymnast got in this Season and made our name shine again.It was a blast to spend the time together,to learn and help and respect each other,to show who we are and what we do! Lots of 1ST places,many champions,bunch of medals and trophies and a great deal of intense and serious practice! Two Team State Champion titles!
  We are ready for summer and a fantastic new state-of-the-art gym is ready for us.We've been waiting a while,now the new adventure is about to begin.Our competitive group will welcome soon more members,we hand picked them looking forward to a bigger and stronger gymnastics family.We are always going to grow,our little Hot Shots babies are ready to join in,we have great kids coming from other places to be with us,we are busy and well organized and we expect our members to respect and promote our name.
  It is an honor for the coaches to work with this fantastic group of athletes but is a great privilege for each gymnast to be part of the team!
  Great job parents,athletes,coaches!
 

Monday, May 2, 2011

Special Event !!!

  Our Level 4 Team placed 6TH at TX State Meet 2011 !
  It was a huge meet,26 teams got together and competed over 2 days in four sessions with long hours! Our magnificent 7 did their best job ever this season,it was just amazing to see all so focused and so ready.They came to this meet ready to show who they are and they pushed their all around scores to 38.5,an average of 9.50 on each event,managing to score for the team and finishing with 191.300 and 6TH place.
  Top six in the State,fantastic job,well done !!!
  And we were the BEST in Mckinney !!!

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Special Edition !!!

 Special Edition will post every time there is an Event!
 Our Level 3 Team is the new Texas Team State Champions 2011 !!!  Fantastic meet,lots of teams and good athletes,we were the best! It was a great experience for all of us,not just to get first place,but to be together,do our job professional,cheer and support each other and of course,have Lots of Fun !!!
 Congratulations everybody for a great success,I know we'll have more info and stories and pictures coming soon!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Elevator or not?

It's a reflex,as soon as you step into the mall,to look for the elevator or escalator.You don't see the stairs right close to you,circle around a while to find your way,get in line and wait to get up,realize your kids(friends)are missing!!! If you ask the coach,he'll say go up with the going down escalator!Challenge yourself!
 The convenient way to get somewhere is not always the shortest,smartest and easiest solution.In training and practice,convenient equals failure,and if you practice long term,you waist the most valuable thing: TIME.It isn't reversible,you need to handle and use with care and get the most out of it! Team up with yourself,coach,trainer,mate,and keep the practice simple: intense,challenging and fun.Time will fly by,but you will be a better athlete,ready to do it again.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Are you in a Great Shape ?

   More or less,all of us have a good attitude about being in shape.What is important to realize,admit,is that every person will "subscribe"to a standard and will work around it,setting up and reaching goals,making adjustments and looking for feedback,getting educated and informed!
  Lets set up a High Standard for our work out and for ourselves,it will give us respect,trust and confidence for what we do and more important,for who we are.You will always be in the best shape if you always "Do",never Wait,Postpone,Delay.
  I recommend the "supervisor",honest,straight forward,energizing.Coach,personal trainer,teammate,friend,you need someone to trust.The higher the level of your workout,the stronger the credentials of your supervisor! Find the right one and you will shape up in no time!!!